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Sinner Struggles, Alcaraz Thrives: Benneteau Weighs In

2/24/2026

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Former ATP player Julien Benneteau says Carlos Alcaraz has mentally outplayed Jannik Sinner as Sinner struggles in 2026.
Jannik Sinner, world No. 2, lost to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals and exited the Qatar Open in the quarterfinals.
Benneteau expects Sinner to regain form during American hard-court swing.
Sinner aims to close the gap with Alcaraz in the ATP Rankings and to perform at Indian Wells and Miami.

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Former ATP player Julien Benneteau says Carlos Alcaraz has mentally outplayed Jannik Sinner as Sinner struggles in 2026.
Jannik Sinner, world No. 2, lost to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals and exited the Qatar Open in the quarterfinals.
Benneteau expects Sinner to regain form during American hard-court swing.
Sinner aims to close the gap with Alcaraz in the ATP Rankings and to perform at Indian Wells and Miami.